As you may remember, non-ionic surfactants have a neutral charge and as such will be compatible with surfactants of different charge. In this shampoo formulation will be mixing non-ionic surfactants with other types of surfactants (we’ll explain why later in this blog post!).<\/p>\r\n
What Makes a Good Shampoo?<\/h2>\r\n
The base of any shampoo should foam well, should cleanse well and should not leave the hair dry and frizzy. Think of a shampoo formulation as a two-step formulation: a base and added extras. Within both the base and added extras you will have many choices; you can play with various surfactant blends, various gum blends and of course, different botanicals that work for your hair type. Learn how to make a natural clarifying shampoo with jasmine & mandarin by following @FormulaBotanica's sample formulation on their blog. #naturalhair #haircare <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n The base formula for a clarifying shampoo should consist of water (or hydrosols), surfactants and a thickener. These ingredients will create a lovely shampoo that produces a good lather and cleanses the hair and scalp gently but effectively.<\/p>\r\n The biggest issue formulators face is getting the viscosity of a hair cleanser right. When working with sulfates, it is easier to get the viscosity right as some added salt helps to thicken sulfate-based formulations. But with the surfactants we will be using, you will need to work with a gum or a blend of gums to achieve the viscosity you\u2019d like. Gums can be tricky to work with, they can clump, they can create a gloopy mess. We will show you in this post how to create a lovely, non-clumping shampoo every time you get set up in your formulation lab.<\/p>\r\n Using non-ionic surfactants only is completely possible in shampoo formulations but we suggest that you use a blend of surfactants from different groups to create a well-rounded product. Add anionic ones for better cleansing and amphoteric for foam stability while the non-ionic ones will help maintain the gentleness of your product.<\/p>\r\n Now that we have the foaming and cleansing part clarified, let us focus on some botanicals you can add to your shampoo to personalise it and give it different properties. You will want to include some proteins, such as hydrolysed wheat or rice proteins.<\/p>\r\n Proteins are excellent conditioning agents for shampoos and conditioners. Rice protein is said to work well in shampoos designed to increase hair volume while wheat protein is used in hair strengthening shampoos. They add shine to the hair, making it more resilient.<\/p>\r\n Panthenol is a humectant that you could also include in your shampoo formulation. It moisturises the hair, makes it more manageable and shiny. You have a huge collection of botanical actives that you could include in your shampoos. Just to give you some inspiration, you could add essential oils (in small amounts), actives such as caffeine, proteins and botanical extracts such as eucalyptus, rosemary or aloe vera.<\/p>\r\n Now that you’re ready to make your own natural clarifying shampoo, gather together the following ingredients from your formulation stash (or order them from the suppliers listed at the bottom of this blog post):<\/p>\r\n The decyl glucoside (surfactant) will help solubilise the essential oils, so no oily residue will float on top of your shampoo.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Complete this step slowly to avoid creating too much foam when working with your surfactants.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Add your panthenol and hydrolysed rice protein to the jasmine hydrosol.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n By blending the glycerine and xanthan gum, you are aiming for a smooth texture as this will prevent the gum from clumping<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Start by combining the Phase B and Phase C ingredients together. Pour the contents of one beaker into the other and blend.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Make sure to stir all of the ingredients together well.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Stir in the gum and glycerine mixture to create a homogenous blend.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Leave the ingredients to thicken slightly at this point.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n You are aiming for the blend to reach a pH of 5.5 to 6.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Add Phase E, the preservative, to your shampoo blend.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n We are looking for a pH of 5 in your overall blend.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Cover the beaker and leave for 24 hours for the gel consistency to form and for the gel to become clear.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \n\t\tBase Formula for a Natural Clarifying Shampoo<\/h2>\r\n
Botanical Ingredients to add to the Base Formula<\/h2>\r\n
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<\/p>\r\nHow to Make a Clarifying Shampoo at Home: Formulation<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\n Phase<\/strong><\/td>\r\n Ingredient<\/strong><\/td>\r\n Grams<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n A<\/td>\r\n Coco glucoside<\/td>\r\n 10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n A<\/td>\r\n Red Mandarin essential oil<\/td>\r\n 0.5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n A<\/td>\r\n Ylang ylang essential oil<\/td>\r\n 0.2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n B<\/td>\r\n Sodium cocoyl glutamate<\/td>\r\n 25<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n B<\/td>\r\n Decyl glucoside<\/td>\r\n 6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n B<\/td>\r\n Cocamidopropyl betaine<\/td>\r\n 5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n C<\/td>\r\n Jasmine hydrosol<\/td>\r\n 40.6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n C<\/td>\r\n Hydrolysed rice protein<\/td>\r\n 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n C<\/td>\r\n Panthenol<\/td>\r\n 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n D<\/td>\r\n Glycerine<\/td>\r\n 5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n D<\/td>\r\n Xanthan gum<\/td>\r\n 0.7<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n E<\/td>\r\n Preservative Eco \/ Geogard ECT<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n E<\/td>\r\n Lactic acid<\/td>\r\n As much as needed<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n \u00a0<\/h3>\r\n
How to Make a Natural Clarifying Shampoo: Step by Step<\/h2>\r\nFollow our instructions step by step in order to make your own version of our Jasmine & Mandarin Clarifying Shampoo:\r\n
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